UK girl's name
Edeline
Of French origin, meaning "prosperous or wealthy noble".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Edeline is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Edeline popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Edeline. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Edeline ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Edeline.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Edeline as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Edeline mean?
The name Edeline has its origins in the Germanic languages, with roots tracing back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old German words "edel," meaning noble or precious, and "lind," meaning gentle or soft. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Edelind," which later evolved into the modern form of Edeline.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edeline can be found in the Merovingian royal annals from the 6th century, where it was mentioned as the name of a noblewoman from the Frankish court. This suggests that the name was initially associated with nobility and aristocracy in the early medieval period.
In the 9th century, an Edeline was mentioned in the chronicles of the Abbey of Saint-Riquier in northern France, where she was described as a pious and charitable woman who donated land to the monastery. This record provides insight into the name's use among the upper classes during the Carolingian era.
During the Middle Ages, the name Edeline gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and the Low Countries. Notable historical figures bearing this name include:
1. Edeline of Salisbury (c. 1165 - c. 1235), an English noblewoman and landowner who played a role in the baronial revolt against King John. 2. Edeline de Montfort (c. 1210 - 1273), a French noblewoman and the wife of Simon de Montfort, a prominent figure in the Barons' War against King Henry III of England. 3. Edeline von Büren (c. 1285 - c. 1355), a German noblewoman and abbess of the Benedictine convent in Herford, Westphalia. 4. Edeline de Trie (c. 1370 - 1435), a French noblewoman and the wife of Louis de Sancerre, a prominent military commander during the Hundred Years' War. 5. Edeline von Witzleben (c. 1490 - 1560), a German noblewoman and abbess of the Quedlinburg Abbey, one of the most influential religious institutions in the Holy Roman Empire during the Reformation.
Throughout its history, the name Edeline has maintained its association with nobility and aristocracy, reflecting its origins as a name bestowed upon those of high social standing. Its enduring use across multiple centuries and regions of Europe attests to its cultural significance and appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Edeline over time
The chart below shows babies named Edeline registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Edeline, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edeline by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Edeline was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
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- Emily 121,621
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- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Edeline: questions and answers
How popular is the name Edeline in the UK right now?
In 2022, Edeline was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Edeline most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Edeline in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Edeline?
Of French origin, meaning "prosperous or wealthy noble".
How many people are called Edeline in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Edeline across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.